Oh Lord, You are my strength, my help, and my song. You stand with me and beside me in the fiery furnace of affliction. You never leave me and You will not allow me to be burned. Help me to sing in the fire! Let a song rise from the depths of my heart and pour from my lips. Oh Lord, bring beauty from the ashes. In Jesus' name, amen. (Isaiah 43:2) 3/13/17

. . .

Father, I confess Your ways are higher than my ways, and Your wisdom is too wonderful for me. And yet by the power of the Holy Spirit, You choose to make the truth of Christ and the mystery of Your Word known to me. Thank You that those who receive Christ have the power of the Helper, the Holy Spirit, within us. Thank You that Your Spirit leads and guides us into all truth. Holy Spirit, open my mind even more today and deepen my spiritual understanding of Jesus and His Word. In Jesus’ name, amen. (Luke 24) 12/28/16

...

Lord God, You are faithful, and Your faithfulness never diminishes. You never change, and neither does Your Word. Help me today to remember and learn from the past so that I won’t repeat the past. I want to have a teachable spirit and a heart that is sensitive to Your leading. Help me move forward in obedience and faith, trusting You for all that is before me and for all that I need. In Jesus’ name, amen. (Deuteronomy 1) 9/26/17

...

Lord Jesus Christ, You are the wisdom and power of God. You are the centerpiece of salvation. Forgive me for the times when I get off track and allow other people or worldly wisdom to distract me and displace my loyalty to You. You are the cure for division and pride. Prompt me today to keep my focus on You and may You be at the center of all I say and do. In Jesus’ name, amen. (1 Corinthians 1) 8/17/16

...

Lord, You are gracious and glorious. The whole earth is full of Your glory. Help me to pause today and ponder the wonder of who You are. You ride through the heavens to rescue Your children. You hold me in Your everlasting arms. You chase away my enemies. You are the Eternal God, my shelter. (Deut 33:26-27) 3/3/16

...

Lord, You are kind and good. You deal well with those who fear You & honor Your Name. Help me be like the courageous, compassionate, God-fearing women(midwives) in Exodus1. May I intentionally take a stand for truth. 1/4/16

...

Lord Jesus, You have undergone every temptation and remain victorious. The tempter is a defeated foe. I pray that God's Word always be on my tongue and tucked in my heart so I am ready to speak truth into any situation, any temptation, and any battle I face. May the Holy Spirit remind me of Your truth every time the enemy comes against me. In the strong, victorious name of Jesus. Amen. (Matthew 4) 11/16/15

Lord, You know all things. You know my frame and my frailty. You know I am but dust. I am nothing without You. Thank You that You love me anyway. Thank You for always showing compassion toward me. Your love for me is strong and steady. You never change. You are constant. (Ps 103) 10/20/15

...

Lord God, You heal the brokenhearted and You bind up their wounds. Be ever near to my precious friends today. Heal their hearts...bind up their painful wounds. In Your tenderness restore. Amen. (Ps 147:3) 10/10/15

...

Lord, Life is fragile. We are broken and sore. Our world has been shaken. Heal our hearts and hold us close. Use this painful place as a gateway into Your presence. May we hid ourselves in You and become deeply aware of Your presence in this moment and in the days to come. Whisper hope to our hurting hearts. Cover us with Your grace. Surround us with Your love. Awaken us to love more deeply and to care more intentionally. In Jesus' Name. Amen. (Gen 28:16b) 10/7/15

...

Lord God, You are the keeper of time. Your timing is perfect & all-important. I want to trust you today with my schedule. I don't want to miss anything You have planned for me. I submit my day to Your timetable asking that You lead me so that I can accomplish only those tasks you have assigned me. You know exactly what time it is in my life... so UNRUSH me, Lord. (John 7)

...

Father, You alone have the power to transform lives. Meet me where I am today and in Your tenderness transform me. Move me from grief, fear, and doubt to a more joyful and abundant life in Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen. (John 20) 8/21/15

...

"When they prayed ... they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness." (Acts 4:31) Lord, fill me with your Spirit. Pour out your truth from my lips. Give me boldness like the disciples to proclaim your Word with clarity, courage, and conviction. In Jesus' Name. Amen 7/21/15

...

John 4:34 Jesus said..."My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work." Lord, true & deep satisfaction...comes for knowing your will & accomplishing it in my life! Thank you for the work you have called me to do...give me the strength & wisdom & skill to do it. I also ask that you would continually show me...moment by moment...what you have planned for me today...may I be sensitive to it...and resolved to accomplish it. 5/4/15

...

"Remain loyal to the Lord, you chosen people of his, for his loyal followers lack nothing!" (Psalm 34:9) Lord You are my provider, Jehovah-jerih! I thank you & praise you that you never leave me lacking...you always perfectly provide--and way beyond my expectations. I'm overwhelmed by all the ways you take care of me. May my heart remain loyal to you...trusting YOU...to be & to provide...all I need this day...In the All-Sufficient name of Jesus. 4/17/15

...

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes..." (Romans 1:16) Lord Jesus, I thank you for the cross. I thank you for the truth of the gospel. I thank you for your power, forgiveness & love poured out for me. I thank you for my 4 new sisters in Christ who came to know you as their Savior this weekend. I thank you that you alone are "Mighty to Save". My heart is so very full of gratitude to you, Lord Jesus. I humbly ask that you would...daily deepen the hearts of these precious sisters with hope & trust in you. 3/31/15

...

"The Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear" (Isaiah 59:11) God has not lost his power...He does not ignore his children nor their cries. Thank you Lord that you are all-powerful working on my behalf...Thank you that you hear me when I cry to you...& you respond in love & grace. 3/10/15

...

"Jesus Christ is the SAME yesterday, today, and forever" ...Lord, I praise you and thank you that in this ever changing life of mine...& in this crazy, out of control world...you NEVER change...you are steady & stable...you remain the SAME--faithful & true! I can always count on you. You are constant. Even when nothing stays the same--you are constant! Thank you for the stability you bring to my life...In Jesus name! (Heb 13:8) 2/26/15

...

"Your name is ointment poured forth"...Oh Lord Jesus, there is power in your name...there is healing in your name...your name is a balm that soothes the hurting & comforts the broken-hearted...your name is above every name! In the quietness of this moment...I whisper your sweet name Jesus...trusting you to pour forth the "ointment" needed for each person I lift up to you. Jesus...you are enough! (Song of Solomon 1:3) 2/16/15

...

"The LORD will keep you from all harm--He will watch over your life. The LORD will watch over your coming & going both now & forever more" Lord, I praise you & thank you that you are...the ever-present...good & sovereign God who...guards & guides me...& watches over my life...now & forever more. You are my safety & security. (Ps 121:7-8) 2/12/15

"He will guard the feet of his faithful ones..." Lord, guard my feet...direct my steps. I don't want to run off in 100 different directions today. I want to go where you send me. Keep my foot from slipping & guard my feet from misstepping. I want to walk in your ways...to the glory of Your Name. (1 Sam 2:9) 1/27/15

Proverbs 30:5 says..."Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him." Lord, I thank you for your faithfulness...for your truthfulness...for your protection...for the refuge I find in you. Thank you that I can trust your word completely. "feed me with the food that is needful for me"...You are the Bread of Life...it is Your word that nourishes & sustains me. 12/29/14

...

Lord, I confess my foolishness...of all too often being hasty with my words...or letting my temper fly. I want to be wise & quietly hold it back. I don't want to react foolishly...giving full vent to anger. So Lord, by Your Spirit, grant me a gentle & quiet spirit that acts wisely. (Prov 29:11,20) 12/28/14

...

Repeatedly your Word says..."walk in wisdom...walk in integrity". O Lord, I want to walk in wisdom & integrity...not trusting my own insight...but taking each step honestly & humbly...as you direct me. Expose any areas of self-confidence or pride in my life so that I can quickly confess & turn from them. {How great is the promise of your mercy to all who do!} May I completely trust & obey you & be safe, secure, & enriched by you. In the mercy-giving name of Jesus. Amen. (Prov 28) 12/20/14

...

Lord, use me in the lives of my friends to be that "iron that sharpens iron"...to affect profound change...& prevent dullness. Use my friends to keep me sharp as well...we need each other in order to remain sharp physically, emotionally, mentally, & especially spiritually. Help me give & receive that "earnest counsel" that is so sweet...& sharpening. (Prov 27:17, 9) 12/17/14

...

"For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases." Prov 26:20 ~ Lord, forgive me for so often being the one who keeps the quarrel going...the one who won't let it go out. I don't want to stoke the fire of discord...I want to fan into flame your peace...your love...your warmth & light. Help me recognize when I am adding another log to the fire...In Jesus name.

...

Good news is very refreshing...it invigorates a thirsty soul. Words fitly spoken...suitable to the occasion...are lovely...beautiful...exquisit. Lord, thank you for all the times you have spoken your Word over me...refreshing & invigorating me when I needed it most. Help me speak the right words at the right time. Help me know when & where & with whom you would have me share your truth. Keep me sensitive to your leading & fill my mouth with your beautiful truth. (Prov 25:11, 25) 12/13/14

...

Skilled workers are always in demand & admired (Prov22:29)...while a "sluggard" lacks sense and does not tend to the work they have been given...Oh Lord...help me prepare & ready the work you have entrusted to me. I want to be diligent worker & not a lazy, wasteful, sluggard. (Prov 24:27; 30 & 31) 12/10/14

...

A wise hearted child makes his/her parents glad. Father, I want to make you glad with all I say, & do, & think. And I also ask that you help me be wise hearted...bringing joy to my parents...even now as an adult.(Prov 23:15) 12/8/14

...

Lord, your word says...a "good name"...good character...a sterling reputation and a gracious, kind, compassionate demeanor is more desirable than gold & silver...it's worth more than money in the bank! May my character be gracious, compassionate, & kind. Let me "use my manners" in a manner that honors you. (Prov22:1) 12/6/14

...

There is no wisdom...no insight...no plan that can succeed against the Lord (Prov21:30) so Lord, align my will to yours...fill me with your wisdom & knowledge...grant me your insight into what you have planned for me today. In Jesus name. 12/5/14

...

Silence. Sometimes..."Silence is Golden". Sometimes...it's just best to keep silent. Prov 17:28 says..."Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;"... Prov 18:6-7 says..."A fool's lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. A fool's mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul."...Lord, set a guard over my lips...keep me silent... keep me quiet...keep me still in my spirit...keep me trusting you...for "in quietness & trust there is strength" Isaiah 30:15 11/24/14

...

Lord, I don't want to be a quarrelsome, fretful woman or wife...who causes others to feel crowded...confined...or cornered. I don't want those around me to be withered & dried up...exhausted from the heat...so much so that they would prefer living in the desert instead of living with me. Today I choose to pursue righteousness and kindness. In Jesus Name. (Prov 21:9, 19, & 21) 11/13/14

...

Prov 20:24 says..."The steps of a person are ordained by the LORD--so how can anyone understand his own way?" --The answer is...we can't! We need God's wisdom...so...Lord, I openly confess I don't understand much of what happens in my life...but I trust you. When life doesn't make sense...I trust you! I need your wisdom & guidance every step of the way to make a little sense of it all. Keep my heart tuned to yours. Help me to stop & ask for your help...to seek your guidance so I can discern what it is you would have me do in every decision I make. 11/5/14

...

You are the Most High God...Sovereign over all things...thank you that no matter what...Your purpose will stand. So Lord, have your way in my life...interrupt my plans if they interfere with your purpose.(Prov 19:21) 11/2/14

...

Lord, I run to you...your name is a strong tower...providing safety & security. Help me to keep running to your arms. Help me remember...Life & Death are in the power of the tongue...that "Quarreling is like the bars of a castle"...it takes us prisoner...and a blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword...so let my words be like a delicious morsels...like a bubbling brook. (Prov 18) 11/1/14

...

"The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts"...Lord, as you forge my life...molding, reshaping, and removing impurities from my heart...I ask You to be as gentle as possible--it is a painful process. But still...I surrender my heart to your skilled craftsmanship. (Prov 17:3) 10/30/14

...

Proverbs 17:6 says "Grandchildren are the crown of the aged"...Lord, I praise you & thank you for the precious grandchildren you have crowned my life with...my heart is full! These precious gifts of love from You overwhelm me. 10/29/14

...

Lord, again today, I commit my work to you...all that I am...all that I do...I commit to you. Establish Your plans for my life...establish my steps! I desire to please you in all that I say & do. By Your Sovereign Hand...Protect me from trying to do my own thing...from trying to seek my own way. I don't want to do what "seems right"...I want to give thought to Your Word...discover what is good & do your will! (Prov 16) 10/25/14

Lord, help me be wise to build up my household & not tear it down. Strengthen me so my life might produce abundant crops for your glory. Help me to remember...the wise are cautious...& fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence. I don't want to be a careless woman. Let patience produce understanding in me. (Prov 14) 10/18/14

...

Your Word says..."Whoever walks with the wise will become wise"...Prov 13:20...Lord, I thank you for my godly friends & the wise people you place in my life. Increase our wisdom as we walk through this life together...and through the various life experiences we face! Prov 13:3...reminds me...that guarding my lips will preserve my life but rash words will bring ruin...make me mindful of my words. (Prov 13) 10/17/14

...

Lord, I need your help to be that "excellent wife" who is the "crown of her husband"...help me remember it is a fool who has a "short-fuse" & explodes all too quickly! Fill me with Love, peace, & patience. In Jesus name. (Prov 12) 10/15/14

...

Lord, I desire to be a woman of gentle grace...who gains the respect of others. Forgive me for the times when my words prove that I lack good sense. Help me use quiet discretion...help me choose my words wisely and remain silent when I should. I want to be a woman of integrity who does not violate a confidence. (Prov 11) 10/10/14

...

I have a new granddaughter! She arrived today...her name is "Mabry"...I keep whispering this prayer every time I say her name..."Mabry"--May she bring You joy, Lord...May she bring You joy! 3John 1:4 says..."I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth."--May Mabry bring You joy...by walking in Your truth, O Lord...and may all my children & grandchildren bring You joy by walking in Your truth!! (3John 1:4) 10/7/14

...

Ps 90:12 says..."So teach us to number our days, that we may present to You a heart of wisdom." (NASB) My daughter turned 31yrs old today...I don't know how time passed so quickly--but I do know "time flies"! So Lord, help me be mindful of how I spend my time...I want my days to count...I want my decisions to count for eternity...I want to be intentional about all I say and do...so that when I stand face to face with You...I may present to You a heart of wisdom. 10/6/14

Lord, I want my life to be so closely related to your wisdom & insight that they are like family to me--"Like a sister" or "intimate friend" they are a part of who I am! (Prov 7:4) 10/1/14

...

Lord, help me remember that wise decisions are made when my approach is humble. May I act and not react to all that comes my way & interrupts my routine today--help me develop a servant-hearted, humble approach--in Jesus name. (2 Samuel 20) 9/30/14

...

O Lord, I pray that I will keep your words bound tightly to my heart...so that when I walk--your instructions will lead me...when I lie down--your truth will watch over me...and when I awake--your wisdom will speak to me...for your commands are a lamp & your teaching light! (Prov 6) 9/29/14

...

My ways are before you, O Lord...help me pay close attention to your instruction...& be attentive to your words of wisdom...help me delight in your discipline...so that I may not be led astray or find myself on a path of destruction...I want to ponder the path of life you have set before me...& walk on it (Prov 5) 9/27/14

...

O Lord, may I prize wisdom highly & pursue it...keeping my heart with all vigilance...that a well spring of your life would flow from me. (Prov 4) 9/26/14

...

Your Word promises that when our heart is right...& we turn from evil...it will bring healing to our flesh & refreshment to our bones...so gracious God, I ask that you would help me trust you more, acknowledge you completely, grant me wisdom to reject all that is not of you...may my life reflect a reverential attitude toward you today with all I say, do, & think. (Prov 3) 9/25/14